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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.18 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.18 and 20.86 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.18 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.18 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.18 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.99/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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